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Last week I mentioned that my dad was coming to visit, and it was another rare chance for 4 generations of our family to be together. I invited you to share your stories of reunions and get-togethers! Here's what one Gem sent in:

"The attached [photo] is from the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. It's the four generations of Ashworths - Paul, Steven, Steve, and Kaden. Following the reenactment, we did 3 days in Washington, DC before heading back to Cincinnati."

- Paul

What a wonderful trip, to not only connect with your own family history, but to revisit history itself! Touring historical landmarks is great way to nudge your family towards history, as well as discover the role their ancestors played in it.

Keep sending in your stories - they are so inspiring and I love to share them!

Thanks for listening friend,

Lisa

P.S. Here's our new photo of 4 generations! My dad, me, my daughter, and my two grandsons.

Get the Most Out of the Public Record Index

The US Public Records Index can be useful for genealogy-if you understand what it is and how to use it properly. Here's an example and some tips.

Not long Russ sent in this tip recommending the US Public Records Index for genealogy. Click to read more about using the Public Record Index!

Genealogy News You Can Use

We Dig These New & Updated Genealogy Records

Each week we scour announcements of new genealogy records online and share those we think our readers most want to know about.

New 1-Day Subscription option from RootsIreland

RootsIreland offers a unique database of more than 20 million Irish records, and now you can select a 1-Day (24 hour) option.

Free digitized books on Scottish family history available online

The National Scottish Library announced the addition of nearly 400 printed books to their digital library relating to the histories of Scottish families.The individual books can be read online or downloaded to read offline, and are searchable.

FYI: The FamilySearch website will be down on Monday, June 27th 2016. It maybe be down for up to 24 hours as they test the system.

Creating Captivating Family History Videos

Part 3: Producing Your Video

In this blog and video series I'm showing you how you can create captivating videos about your family history quickly and easily with Animoto. In this final installment we will put the finishing touches on your video and produce it. Click here to read the step-by-step instructions for producing your video and Watch Episode 3 below:

Start your Animoto free trial today!

Brand New App: Inbox by Gmail

(And Alternative Inbox Improvements Without the App)

Inbox by Gmail app has some great features and if you're willing to go all-in and are up for a big change, go for it. If not, here are some ideas for improving your regular Gmail experience.

About a year ago, Google announced the new Inbox by Gmail app. I didn't cover it then because they had bugs to work out. But I've been keeping an eye on it. If you're up for the change, here's a quick summary of what the app can do:

The Inbox by Gmail app can:

Bundle similar messages for you, like offers and promos
Recognize emails about travel reservations and bundle those together
Allow you to browse photos in emails without opening the message
Create easy reminder messages for things on your to-do list

If you're not quite ready to switch to Inbox by Gmail, we've got you covered! There are ways to enhance and improve your experience using regular Gmail.

Click to read the app overview, and tips for improving your regular Gmail experience!

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Highlights include:

Google searching vs. Google Scholar for genealogy - then another comparison of Google Scholar and PERSI
Genealogy Gems Book Club full length interview with author Helen Simonson on The Summer Before the War
A great online tool for mapping ancestral properties
Suggestions for solving computer error problems we all hate
Insights and stories from Your DNA Guide Diahan Southard on gathering family health information as part of your overall family DNA picture
The new David Rumsey Map Center at Stanford University in California

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Episode 192

Highlights include:

Lisa shares a new favorite (and super easy-to-use) tool for turning family photographs into captivating, professional-looking videos and slideshows that you can share.
Meet the newest member of the Genealogy Gems team, Amie Bowser Tennant, who discusses the genealogy certification process
A Gem shares a tip about a favorite genealogy database
An inspiring story of adoption and DNA
A delightful excerpt from the Genealogy Gems Book Club interview with Helen Simonson, author of The Summer Before the War.

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